Web Designer-Freelance

This person will design new editorial and application areas of NYTimes.com, and help enhance existing features and functionality throughout the site. This person will be primarily focused on developing online graphics but will occasionally work in print media
as well. A strong competency in Web standards-based design skills, user interface design skills and/or experience creating online experiences for content-rich Web sites is a plus. The position will also include design documentation, producing isolated instances of code
and general assistance in the design process. Freelance schedule will be five days per week for a 4-6 month period.

Primary Responsibilities
- Design user interfaces and produce graphics for editorial and
application areas throughout NYTimes.com
- Assist in documentation of design processes and deliverables
- Produce isolated instances of client-side code as necessary
- Work collaboratively with design colleagues (e.g., information
architects, design technologists, other Web designers) and stakeholders
(product managers, product managers, editors, technologists) to
capture design requirements and translate them into practical design
solutions

Secondary Responsibilities
- Support Design Director and management staff on a variety of
additional projects and troubleshooting
- Assist in preparing materials for presentations to stakeholders
Required Qualifications:
- Exceptional level of facility with the principles of visual design,
layout, typography, art direction, usability and interaction
- Exceptional level of personal organization and attention to detail,
creativity, conscientiousness, entrepreneurship
- Familiar with HTML, XHTML, CSS, Web standards-based design,
RSS
- Advanced familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
Macromedia Flash
- Passionate about interactive design and all things Internet
- Drive to develop new skills

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http://WWW.NYTCO.COM